Capt. G, or Greg Vella.
I do the swimbait thing here in Japan, and have learned a lot from my friend Rob since we became friends several years ago.
I had a terrible fishing accident last fall, and have been hospitalized in Japan for four months. I am out now, and and will try fishing after a long (too long) recess. I have not gone more than a couple of week of no fishing since I was two years old.
Anyway, just wanted to say hello, and that calfishing rocks.
I will try to post some fishing reports or other interesting stuff from Japan by me or my prostaff.
Peace...
Capt. G
The last bass I caught in the USA is attached.
It just goes to show you that all bass are not smart (this one ate even my swimbait)

http://www.calfishing.com/dc/user_files/6640-6976853_2984304222.jpg

PS. Rob--someone told me that they say you using the BBS 79 I gave you years ago..cool.